I'm interested in going through the exercise of designing a Mustang replica, despite its having been done before. It would be the D variant. So far, I like the look of the Stewart and the Thunder Mustang. Both of those are off the market, and massively expensive if they were on the market. I'd prefer the Stewart, because I would like to build in metal, not carbon fiber, if I were a rich man.

Then there is the Titan-51 Mustang. There's a lot of good things about this...

]]>24Which Scale P-51?Thu, 14 May 2020 01:21:05 +0000https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/which-scale-p-51.29114/
https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/which-scale-p-51.29114/invalid@example.com (Bazooka)BazookaReal early days but for as long as I can remember I have always wanted to build my own aircraft and I have a love for the old warbirds. I am looking at a scale P-51 but seeing there's a few options out there not sure which way to go. I'm probably going the wrong way but would love to use the Toyota V12 1GZ-FE engine as the power plant. I have been leaning towards the Falconar SAL 2/3 scale Mustang as it gets a good write up and seems would be less expensive overall compared to other options...

Planes from WW1 are described as having wire with a spec of 18/10 and 25/10.
I assume these are perhaps threads and diameter but no idea and couldn't find anything on Google about them either...

Any body know more about them?
Thanks]]>2Moved to the airport...finally!Sat, 02 May 2020 10:58:31 +0000https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/moved-to-the-airport-finally.33458/
https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/moved-to-the-airport-finally.33458/invalid@example.com (TXFlyGuy)TXFlyGuyLast weekend we moved "Texas Toye" to KHZY, Ashtabula County Regional. A flat bed auto hauler was used, and it was perfect...even I was extremely nervous going down the highway. I have heard of too many accidents happening on the road, totaling the plane.

Three years ago I purchased a MJ9 project from someone. I knew the project would never fly. I wanted it for the parts and the plans. When I got home I found out the plans were not complete. It's taken me three years to finally get a complete set of plans. This search has required to trips to Germany, wasted in relationship to the plans but fun. I was finally able to put together a complete set combining some of my pages with someone else who had missing pages. I probably have...

Jurca MJ9 or 3/4 scale ME109]]>15Scale ME-262Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:53:36 +0000https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/scale-me-262.32390/
https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/scale-me-262.32390/invalid@example.com (Saville)SavilleSo the latest issue of Kit Planes had a Paul Dye article on his SubSonex. Interesting article. He makes it pretty clear that building and owning a SubSonex is pretty much of a vanity thing - it's not a good XC machine, for instance.

But that got me to thinking:

These little jet engines are coming down in price and increasing in performance and reliability.

Is a scale ME-262 with two of the SubSonex engines (PBS TJ-100 turbojet) at all feasible?

List of plans-built warbird replicas]]>1New Spinner / Nosebowl / PropMon, 16 Mar 2020 12:43:21 +0000https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/new-spinner-nosebowl-prop.33206/
https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/new-spinner-nosebowl-prop.33206/invalid@example.com (TXFlyGuy)TXFlyGuyJust a quick update...
Titan has completely redesigned the spinner and nosebowl for the T-51 Mustang. This was done to accommodate the new 90" propeller. With the Whirlwind-Standard decal, and the data block, the propeller does a nice job of replicating a 1944 Hamilton-Standard.
For an authentic look, we added the center rubber plug in the spinner, as that is standard on a P-51.

Some photos:
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New Spinner / Nosebowl / Prop]]>0WWI SE5 built from "Replica Plans"Sat, 22 Feb 2020 02:25:31 +0000https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/wwi-se5-built-from-replica-plans.4641/
https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/wwi-se5-built-from-replica-plans.4641/invalid@example.com (jumpinjan)jumpinjanDoes "Replica Plans" (company name) still exist and sell the SE5 drawing package? They are very, very nice flying replicas.
I think they were located in Canada.

We will move on to another subject which is of concern and I would like to share with you a letter from Tony Bingelis. This letter is as the result of our observation over the years of some activities within our amateur built movement. This particular incident involves a Vfc scale Focke-Wulf 190 replica of a WWII German fighter which, after some 15 to 20 minutes of a staggering first flight after purchase and attempted...

1/2 scale warbirds]]>60Loehle P-40 project progressWed, 18 Dec 2019 19:01:00 +0000https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/loehle-p-40-project-progress.24472/
https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/loehle-p-40-project-progress.24472/invalid@example.com (lg4vette)lg4vetteHi all, I just wanted to update on the Loehle project. The left wing, which was damaged when I bought the project, is just about repaired and completed (by a local builder with more experience).
The cables will be routed and fit, then the components will be separated and covering will start. There is still a lot to do, but it's making headway.]]>6What scale and composition of your favorite Warbird would you purchase?Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:29:55 +0000https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/what-scale-and-composition-of-your-favorite-warbird-would-you-purchase.32694/
https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/what-scale-and-composition-of-your-favorite-warbird-would-you-purchase.32694/invalid@example.com (J Galt)J GaltHello Everyone,
This is a question I've been kicking around ever since I discovered the Supermarine (Texas) ~75% scale Spitfire. In the youtube video comments people asked "Why not just do 100%?" Their answer of course was that the weight goes up dramatically and they say you need a huge engine to power it and balance it.

So I've created a poll, what would you actually spend your money on?

There will have to be a few assumptions:
1. You can afford all versions (but you're not Bill...

I'm thinking of designing a scale replica for the P40 Warhawk and I'm trying to locate reliable, readable blueprints. So far I've found (p40warhawk.com) which has some free prints though most are unreadable. Plans.aero has blueprints for sale but I have never used their services. I want to be sure before I pay out $120 that I can really transpose accurate scale parts from this. Really appreciate any advice on finding reliable prints. Thank you!]]>48What ever happened to A-10 Productions ?Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:25:11 +0000https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/what-ever-happened-to-a-10-productions.31035/
https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/what-ever-happened-to-a-10-productions.31035/invalid@example.com (MadProfessor8138)MadProfessor8138Does anyone know what happened to A-10 Productions that was building a 67% scale A-10 Thunderbolt ?

Kevin]]>49Mustang Prop ArrivedThu, 24 Oct 2019 13:57:10 +0000https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/mustang-prop-arrived.31812/
https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/mustang-prop-arrived.31812/invalid@example.com (TXFlyGuy)TXFlyGuyThe propeller we have all been waiting for just arrived. And it is a beauty!

This new prop really looks the part of the Hamilton-Standard blade design from 1942.

One big reason the production took so long is that Jim Rust (Whirlwind Propeller - El Cajon) is such a stickler for efficiency. He tweaked the airfoil design many, many times in order to get it at what he considers the peak or max efficiency available with the current state-of-the-art.

]]>20What does this "+" mean?Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:59:49 +0000https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/what-does-this-mean.32158/
https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/what-does-this-mean.32158/invalid@example.com (TXFlyGuy)TXFlyGuyOn some P-51's near the data block, you will see a + sign.
I have been told it is simply a reference mark. And the latest explanation is that it represents "extended range". Like a B-777-200ER (Extended Range). I doubt it, but not sure.

What say you?

See it on this replica pictured:]]>2Titan Aircraft Fly In / Open HouseMon, 19 Aug 2019 16:20:15 +0000https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/titan-aircraft-fly-in-open-house.32122/
https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/titan-aircraft-fly-in-open-house.32122/invalid@example.com (TXFlyGuy)TXFlyGuyJust got back from the annual Titan picnic. We had a blast! Plus my friend gave us all a great demo of the Turbine Legend...awesome is the only word that comes close!